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• The Rug Market America debuts new collections in High Point
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 19, 2013
    LOS ANGELES - Indoor and outdoor rug manufacturer The Rug Market America will debut collections "capturing trends in fashion and today's living styles" during this week's spring High Point Market, the company announced.
  
• Product of the Day: Polart
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 19, 2013
    A plastic urban-chic armchair by Polart perks up any outdoor setting and holds up in all weather conditions.
  
• Operation BBQ Relief assisting victims in Texas fertilizer plant explosion
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 18, 2013
  PLEASANT HILL, Mo. - Volunteers from nonprofit organization Operation BBQ Relief are on their way to West, Texas, to help the families in need and the first responders after an explosion at a fertilizer plant Wednesday left more than 160 people injured and as many as 15 people dead.
  
• Duxbury Coastal Teak launches luxury outdoor furniture line
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 18, 2013
  HIGH POINT, N.C. - Duxbury Coastal Teak is launching a new line of luxury outdoor furniture at the High Point Market, running April 20-25.
  
• TUUCI to feature expansive shade offerings during HD Expo
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 17, 2013
    MIAMI - TUUCI will feature expansive and stylish shade - which the company said is one of the strongest revenue enhancers for hospitality venues - during the HD Expo May 15-17 in Las Vegas.
  
• Three Coins Cast helping veterans with Purple Heart Homes
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 17, 2013
  NEWNAN, Ga. - Following this week's High Point Market, nonprofit organization Purple Heart Homes will take home some new cast aluminum furniture for two North Carolina veterans, courtesy of Three Coins Cast.
  
• StrataShops celebrates fifth anniversary
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 17, 2013
    ELKHART, Ind. - StrataShops LLC, parent company for nine e-commerce furniture and holiday decor websites, including wicker patio furniture leader WickerCentral.com and poly lumber furniture website StonecrestFurniture.com, is celebrating its fifth anniversary.
  
• EDSA announces establishment of Asia office
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 17, 2013
  FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - In response to Asia's emerging markets and a growing client base, EDSA, a full-service planning, landscape architecture and urban design firm, has expanded its footprint by opening an office in Shanghai.
  
• Product of the Day: Capel
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 17, 2013
    Fabric borders like Go Fish in turquoise brighten any base like this sisal ground in the Creative Concept custom rug program by Capel.
  
• SFC Earth Day luncheon to focus on ‘Home Health'
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 16, 2013
    CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Sustainable Furnishings Council is hosting a lunch during the upcoming High Point Market that will focus on the impact the furnishings in one's home can have on inhabitants' health, the organization announced.
  
• ICFA board adopts new vision, mission statements
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 16, 2013
  HIGH POINT, N.C. - The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) Board of Directors adopted new mission and vision statements at its February Board of Directors meeting in Tucson, Ariz., the organization announced.
  
• Surya announces new partnership with Apartment Therapy
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 16, 2013
  CALHOUN, Ga. - Rugs and home accessories brand Surya has announced a new partnership with Apartment Therapy, a lifestyle website focused on the world of interior design and home décor.
  
• Highwood USA announces new benefits program for dealers
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 16, 2013
    TAMAQUA, Pa. - Synthetic wood outdoor furniture and accessories manufacturer Highwood USA announced a new benefits program for retail dealers.
  
• Made in America Pavilion to feature 44 new exhibitors
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 15, 2013
  HIGH POINT, N.C. - The Made in America Pavilion will feature 44 new exhibitors during the spring High Point Market, including a 7,000-sq.-ft. presentation of companies from the Authentic Home Furnishings Association.
  
• Skyline Design expands presence for HD Expo
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 15, 2013
  MIAMI - Outdoor furniture brand Skyline Design will exhibit in an expanded space in booth 2583 at the upcoming Hospitality Design Expo, to be held May 15-17 in Las Vegas.
  
• Casual exhibitors hosting ‘Reach the Beach' market party
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 15, 2013
  HIGH POINT, N.C. - Several casual exhibitors are kicking off the summer season by sponsoring a "Reach the Beach" party during High Point Market.
  
• Product of the Day: Pride Family Brands
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 15, 2013
    The resort style Cabana Bay Collection by Pride Family Brands features a four-stage frame finish with hand-applied antiquing while Sunbrella sling fabric completes the elegant look.
  
• Pride Family Brands launches co-sponsored consumer ad campaign
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 15, 2013
    FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Luxury aluminum casual furnishings manufacturer Pride Family Brands announced the 2013 launch of a co-sponsored consumer advertising campaign.
  
• Outdoor Lifestyle celebrates 20th anniversary in the U.S.
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 12, 2013
    STANLEY, N.C. - Outdoor Lifestyle Vice President Virginia Hamilton announced the company will celebrate its 20th anniversary of business in the United States on April 19.
  
• Summer Classics announces sales and marketing changes
  
  Casual Living Staff, April 12, 2013
  MONTEVALLO, Ala. - Summer Classics has announced a shift in marketing and sales responsibilities, effective May 1.